The Real Monarchs is a professional soccer club playing in MLS Next Pro, a third division league of American soccer. The team is an affiliate of the Major League Soccer (MLS) club Real Salt Lake. The Real Monarchs are based at the Real Salt Lake training facility in Herriman, Utah and play home games at Zions Bank Stadium. As with Real Salt Lake, the club is owned by Miller Sports + Entertainment.
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History
RSL Academy coach Freddy Juarez was named head coach on December 23, 2014. The Monarchs played the LA Galaxy II to a scoreless draw in their USL debut on March 22, 2015 in Carson, California.
The club announced on December 6, 2021, that it was joining the inaugural 21-team MLS Next Pro season starting in 2022.
On April 18, 2025, Miller Sports + Entertainment, led by former Utah Jazz owner Gail Miller, acquired the franchise as part of a $600 million deal that included Real Salt Lake.
Players and staff
Current roster
As of February 25, 2026
Head coaches
As of October 4, 2020
Honors
USL Championship Cup
Winners: 2019
USL Regular Season
Winners: 2017
Western Conference
Winners (Regular season): 2017
Winners (Playoffs): 2019
Four Corners Cup
Winners: 2019
All-time top goalscorers
Players in bold are still active with Real Monarchs; includes all competitive matches.
Includes regular season and playoffs.
As of November 12, 2019
Broadcasting
Starting in 2022, every Real Monarchs match is available via stream through MLS Next Pro on their website. In 2023, in conjunction with Major League Soccer, select matches are available via MLS Season Pass on the Apple TV app.